Anthony Dewar is a distinguished civil engineer with over two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors. He currently serves as the Professional Head of Buildings and Architecture at Network Rail, where he oversees national standards, policies, and international benchmarking for the organization’s built environment assets. Throughout his career, Anthony has been instrumental in elevating the importance of design within rail infrastructure. His notable achievements include forming Network Rail’s independent design panel, developing design principles, and reinvigorating the organization’s design approach through competitions and the introduction of built environment design guidance. Anthony’s professional journey encompasses roles in various private sector firms, such as Jacobs Babtie, Louis Berger Inc., and Railtrack, as well as significant positions in public sector organizations, including Network Rail and Network Rail (High Speed), where he was the Head of Civil Engineering and Environment on High Speed 1. A Chartered Engineer, Anthony is a Fellow of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Royal Society of Arts. He is also a member of the National Infrastructure Commission’s Design Group and the New London Architecture Transport and Infrastructure Expert Panel, contributing his expertise to the advancement of infrastructure design excellence in the UK. In recent years, Anthony has been involved in innovative projects aimed at improving railway infrastructure. One such project is the development of the AVA bridge, a modular footbridge designed to enhance accessibility and reduce installation time. The first installation of the AVA bridge is scheduled at Stowmarket station in May 2025. Anthony’s commitment to integrating design excellence with practical engineering solutions continues to influence the evolution of the UK’s rail infrastructure, ensuring it meets contemporary standards of accessibility, sustainability, and aesthetic quality.